It’s possible to be a journalist and a human The way journalists are told to perform objectivity is outdated. If we want to preserve public trust, the best thing we can do is tell the truth. June 28, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
Twitter used to be a necessity. What is it now? Early in my career, it was my job to convince journalists to join Twitter. Now I wonder if it’s worth it at all. June 7, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
They built their careers on change. Now, they’re middle managers. “I can't burn the house down because I need a place to live.” May 10, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
The end of Bitch Media and the paradox of mission-oriented media Between money and mission, one will always win April 26, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
Sometimes, I want to be terrifying On anti-Asian hate, 'Turning Red,' and when defending yourself goes wrong March 29, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
How to build mutual aid into your media business When your business plan includes giving back to your community — literally March 15, 2022 Tuck Woodstock
The burden of ‘always on’ culture does not fall on journalists equally Our Slack notification anxiety is actually really dark February 15, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
How to respond if you’ve been called out for a microaggression Being ‘called in’ is ultimately an act of care for all parties involved, but it can still feel uncomfortable. February 1, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
How to speak up about microaggressions in the newsroom Sometimes protecting yourself means not speaking up January 18, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
When newsroom inclusion stops at hiring ‘diversely,’ reporters shoulder the burden of credibility Rebuilding trust with communities is a collective action problem December 14, 2021 Alex Sujong Laughlin
Meg Cramer on how she’s preparing for parenthood How one freelance journalist plans financially and personally to become a parent November 30, 2021 Alex Sujong Laughlin
The Boston Globe needed a better family leave policy. Meet the six women who made it happen. Though they never heard the word 'no,' it took nearly two years for these six women to get a more robust parental leave policy for the newspaper. November 17, 2021 Mel Grau
Parental leave is broken, and that hurts all of us Why do we still structure our newsrooms like everyone has a wife at home? November 9, 2021 Alex Sujong Laughlin
Your advice for early-career journalists Every other issue of The Cohort newsletter will include your responses, resources, and a highlight of a stellar job seeker October 26, 2021 Alex Sujong Laughlin
Advice for early-career journalists from two mentors Adriana Lacy and Alice Wilder share their best advice for avoiding burnout, choosing a great workplace, and retaining young talent in newsrooms. October 26, 2021 Alex Sujong Laughlin
